[ even kappas need their alcohol fix, so long as cucumbers are thrown into the mix. despite their nervousness, the kappa seem to like shylock's concoction, and takes their time savoring it. that drink might be their very last, depending on how harsh the department will be towards the innocent. ]

Were you about to? Frankly, I'm surprised that I'm able to talk to one of you this amiably.

[ it brings a small smile to this wizard's face. but man, times like these really makes him wish he could smoke right now. ]

It must be odd, encountering someone from the Tamamo who is merely trying to help them. I would've gone ahead and hid them someplace face had you not intervened.

[ a soft, polite laugh. to be honest, he didn't have a single idea what to do with the kappa once they're in the clear, so maybe getting caught by six might be a good thing after all...? ]